David C. Martin (born July 28, 1943) is an American television news correspondent, journalist and author who works for CBS News.

He has been the network's National Security Correspondent reporting from The Pentagon since 1993.

His career during the 1970s and early 1980s included stints at Newsweek Magazine and the Associated Press.

[2] Martin received a 1990 News and Documentary Emmy Award in the category "Outstanding General Coverage of a Single Breaking News Story (Programs)" for his contributions to 48 Hours: Hurricane Watch covering Hurricane Hugo.

[3] On June 28, 2024 he was recognized by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon for his 40 years of reporting.